Gestational Edema
Conditions
Keywords
Edema Leg
Brief summary
Incidence of ankle edema is high during pregnancy, If left untreated, it may lead to difficulty walking; stiffness; stretched skin which can become itchy and uncomfortable. Acupressure promotes the condition of the circulatory and lymphatic system leading to the elimination of edema. The aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy of acupressure versus traditional physical therapy treatment on ankle edema during pregnancy.
Detailed description
Sixty pregnant women aged 25 to 35 years old and body mass index was ≥ 30 kg/m², will participate in this study. They will be assigned into three equal groups, Group A will receive only traditional physical therapy protocol in the form of advice including elevation, wearing supportive stocking, and avoiding standing in one position for extended periods, and Group B will receive the same traditional treatment as group A in addition to circulatory exercises, 3times per week for 4 weeks; while Group C will receive the same conventional physical therapy protocol in addition to foot acupressure 3times per week for 4 weeks.
Interventions
OTHERadvices
each pregnant woman was advices how to elevate her legs and daily positions to elevate edema
OTHERTraditional physical therapy
each pregnant woman was advised about daily routine in addition to circulatory exercise
OTHERAcupressure
each pregnant woman was advised about daily routine in addition to acupressure therapy
Sponsors
Badr University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Intervention model description
Sixty pregnant women aged 25 to 35 years old and body mass index was ≥ 30 kg/m², will participate in this study. They will be assigned into three equal groups, Group A will receive only traditional physical therapy protocol in the form of advice including elevation, wearing supportive stocking, and avoiding standing in one position for extended periods, and Group B will receive the same traditional treatment as group A in addition to circulatory exercises, 3times per week for 4 weeks; while Group C will receive the same conventional physical therapy protocol in addition to foot acupressure 3times per week for 4 weeks.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
25 Years to 35 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* pregnant women in their third trimester, * age ranged from 25-35 years and * BMI was ≥30Kg/m2.
Exclusion criteria
* Pregnant women with skin diseases * irremovable bracelet, * decreased functional active range of motion in the affected lower extremity * any mental or physical disorders.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| change in foot and ankle edema during pregnancy | Before starting study and after four weeks of intervention | Foot Volumeter was used to assess foot and ankle edema |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| level of swelling | Before starting study and after 4 weeks of intervention | Patient reported oedema Questionnaire was used to determine the level of swelling |
Countries
Egypt
Outcome results
None listed